Educational Leadership - Tier I Educator Certification Program

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This is a certification-only program that may be added to an existing master’s degree (or specialist and doctoral degree). The Tier I certification is considered entry-level that prepares candidates for P-12 school-level positions below the principal and for district-level positions that do not supervise principals. In part, the program consists of several key assessments that are clinically-based and will allow candidates to synthesize and apply knowledge while practicing and developing leadership skills identified by leadership standards.

To be considered for admission to the Tier I Certification Program, the following are required: a 3.0 graduate GPA, a master’s degree (or higher degree) from an accredited institution, copies of official transcripts from each university attended, T5 or S5 professional teaching certificate, Georgia Ethics for Educational Leadership Assessment (Test 380), and a completed application for admission.

Required Courses

EDLE 6316 - School Law, Policy, and Ethics 3 Credit Hours
EDLE 6327 - Leadership for Student Learning 3 Credit Hours
EDLE 6329 - School Operations for Student Learning 3 Credit Hours
EDLE 6341 - Using Data to Improve the School 3 Credit Hours
EDLE 7312 - Schools and Community Engagement 3 Credit Hours

Total Program: 18 Hours

PROGRAM NOTE: Candidates completing the program are required to take and pass the GACE content assessment in Educational Leadership and the Georgia Ethics for Educational Leadership - Program Exit Assessment to achieve state certification.